Bush River (Bushmills) — water body quality
near Bushmills, Causeway Coast and Glens
Bush River (Bushmills) is a river in Causeway Coast and Glens, near Bushmills, extending 15.3 km.
Official classification
Good
Assessed 2026
Good ecological status under the Water Framework Directive means the biology and chemistry of this water body depart only slightly from near-natural conditions for its type, which meets the Directive’s environmental objective.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Bush River (Bushmills) | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 15.3 km
- County
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Location
- 55.1665, -6.5192
Others in Causeway Coast and Glens
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